Tantric bone apron plaque
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Description
Tantric bone apron plaque, 16th-18th c., Nepal, finely carved bone, depicting a four-armed goddess holding ritual implements on a lotus base, with seated Buddha above, on custom stand, 3.5"h x 1.5"w, 5"h (incl. stand)
Notes/Literature: Compare with similar examples in the Metropolitan Museum of Art collection.
Notes/Literature: Compare with similar examples in the Metropolitan Museum of Art collection.
Condition
Good/Fair, showing considerable wear and patina from age, minor loss to area above Buddha **Note: Condition reports are based on visual inspection under typical office lighting. Unless otherwise noted, items are not examined under UV light in advance of sale. If you are interested in bidding, please contact us to request a more thorough examination, or make an appointment for in-person inspection. Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. Remember, all sales are final. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mail info@milleabros.com with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.
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Tantric bone apron plaque
Estimate $400 - $600
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